Topic: US Peace Keeper Rapid Deployment Pack

[Scarecrow]

The US Peace Keeper "Rapid Deployment Packs" lives up to their name.  These left side shoulder bags have two double AR mag pouches, one adjustable lid pouch baton-style pouch and one radio pouch w/ a shock cord tab.  All of these secure via hook and loop.  The main pocket consists of three elastic loops and a net pocket with room to spare, a slimmer pocket is faced with loop material, comes with a hook-backed generic holster and is meant to hold a gun.  The wide shoulder strap has a removable pad, quick release buckle and key-keeper.  The backside has an attachment point to anchor the bag to your belt.

Like the name says the goal here was to "grab and go" for a short, high profile event and it does that well.  It's small enough that it doesn't take up a lot of trunk/closet space, it's easy to get on and the belt attachment is the best I've seen so far.  

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As a patrol rifle bag, you'd probably want to jam as many pressure dressings, clotting agents in TQ's as possible into the main pocket, throw some door chocks into the "baton" pouch, necessary documents (maybe a Pocket Partner) in the "small" pocket and a red Sharpee in one of the random loops on the back.

[birddog1989]

Nice little pack.  How much $?

[Jeff]

$39.59

[birddog1989]

Jeff how do you think this pack stacks up against the Maxpedition active shooter bag?

[Scarecrow]

I know the question was addressed to Jeff, but he's not responding...

The Maxped bag:

No way to attach it to a belt - you have to run the supplied belt.  This means you'd have another layer of webbing somewhere around an already cluttered midsection.
No internal organisation - you can buy internal organizers.

Maxped stuff is really well made in that over built sort of way.  It's heavy material and well stitched, it will hold up to hard use.  With that being said it retails for double the price of the US Peace Keeper bag - and that's before you purchase internal organizers.  The Peace Keeper bag is not built the same standard, it does come with native organisation.  For the price of the Maxped bag, I would get the Rapid Deployment Pack and spend the difference on medical supplies, magazines and miscellaneous stuff to buff the bag out.

If you are interested in a MaxPed Active Shooter Bag give Jeff a PM.

[birddog1989]

Thanks Scarecrow.  I have the Maxpedition bag already.  I like your points about the belt and internal layout.  A buddy of mine at the SO was looking for something like this but he is working on a tight budget.  I was thinking the Peace Keeper bag would work out good for him.